What To Bring To Camp

Parents may wish to ship items ahead of time, especially for air travelers who can travel more easily with carry-on luggage. Air travelers should have a carry-on bag with necessities for 2-3 days as lost luggage affects 3 or 4 campers every year. UPS has a good rate for ground shipments under seventy (70) pounds. If you send a package, we will assist your camper in repacking their belongings and mail the package back to your home at your expense. Allow enough shipping time so that delivery is at least 2 days before your camper's arrival. UPS will need camp's delivery address:

Hampshire College Attn: Camp Kingsmont
893 West St.
Amherst, MA 01002

Luggage List and Limits

The list below represents the MAXIMUM quantity guidelines. You may make substitutions, but please do not pack more items than listed, as storage is limited. Please pack only simple, practical clothing (no more than a 10-day supply).

Mark all campers' belongings with the camper's full name!!!

Do not send new clothing, sentimental or irreplaceable items to camp. New clothing purchases should be postponed until after camp as a smaller size may be appropriate. Each camper is allowed only one trunk and one duffel bag or the equivalent. We suggest the following:



CLOTHING:

  • 10 T-Shirts
  • 10 Underwear
  • 2 Jeans or Sweatpants
  • 4 Pairs of Shorts
  • 2 Pajamas
  • 1 Bathrobe
  • 14 Pairs of Socks
  • 1 Heavy Sweatshirt
  • 1 Warm Sweater or Light Sweatshirt
  • 1 Long-Sleeved Shirt
  • 2 Bathing Suits
  • 1 pair Hiking Boots
  • 2 Pairs of Cross-Training Sneakers
  • 1 Pair of Sandals
  • 1 Warm Jacket
  • 2 Dressy Outfits; Shoes for Special Dances
  • 1 Raincoat/Hat or Poncho
  • 1 Pair of Shoes for the Rain
  • 1 Umbrella
  • 1 Visor/ Hat
  • 1 Adjustable Belt

LINENS:

  • (3) Towels
  • (2) Wash Cloths
  • (1) Beach Towel
  • (1) Light Blanket
  • (1) Pillow
  • (2) Pillowcases
  • (2) Twin Sheet Sets
  • (1) Washable Sleeping Bag

ACCESSORIES:

  • Fan
  • Kleenex
  • Toiletries
  • Suntan Lotion
  • Hangers
  • Plain Soap w/Box
  • Extension Cord
  • Bug Repellent
  • Flashlight
  • Batteries
  • Sewing Kit
  • Writing Paper/Envelopes
  • Address Book (for old; new friends)
  • $.24/$.39 Stamps

OPTIONAL:

  • Musical Instrument
  • Softball Glove
  • Tennis Racket
  • Books
  • Toy/Stuffed Animal
  • Journal
  • Music w/ headphones
  • Game Boy
  • Rollerblades
  • IPod

DO NOT BRING:

CELL PHONES.
SODA (diet too).
CANDY.
WEAPONS. DRUGS.
BAD ATTITUDES.